Der Tunnel
- Drama
- Thriller
Inspired by true events, Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior defects from East Germany in the 1960s and hatches a daring plot to help his sister and others flee East Berlin through a 145-yard underground tunnel.
The Tunnel is a 2001 drama thriller inspired by the true story of Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior, who defected from East Germany and orchestrated a perilous escape through a 145-yard underground tunnel to help his sister and others flee East Berlin during the Cold War.
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Heino FerchHarry Melchior
Nicolette KrebitzFriederike " Fritzi " Scholz
Sebastian KochMatthis Hiller
Alexandra Maria LaraLotte Lohmann
Claudia MichelsenCarola Hiller
Felix EitnerFred von Klausnitz
Mehmet KurtuluşVittorio Castanza
Heinrich SchmiederTheo Lohmann
Uwe KockischOberst Krüger
Karin BaalMarianne von Krausnitz- Dorothea MoritzHermine
Wolf-Dietrich SprengerFotograf Grüner
Florian PanznerHeiner- Sarah KubelIna Lohmann
- Ruth GlössMutter Fritzi
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The Tunnel — frequently asked
When was The Tunnel released?
The Tunnel was released on January 21, 2001.
Is The Tunnel based on a true story?
Yes, the film is inspired by true events involving Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior's defection from East Germany and his plan to help others escape East Berlin.
What is The Tunnel about?
The film follows Harry Melchior as he defects from East Germany and devises a daring plot to help his sister and others flee East Berlin by digging a 145-yard underground tunnel.
What genre is The Tunnel?
The Tunnel is a drama thriller that combines historical events with suspenseful storytelling.
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